Dwarf iris vs Lofty Pericote

Iris pumila compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Lofty Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Auliscomys
Species	Iris pumila	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf iris and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf iris	Lofty Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.